The Bob Neufeld Scholarship provides up to four (4) scholarships of $1,200 annually to individuals who are pursuing excellence in their chosen sport(s). Applications can be from individual athletes, volunteer coaches or officials who have a desire to further their expertise in their chosen sport.
See past award recipients here.
Criteria
- Applicants will be eligible to receive one scholarship in each calendar year.
- Deadline for scholarship applications is October 1 of each year.
Submission Information
Please submit this form through the online application form.
Applications must be received prior to the event occurring. Applications received after an event will not be accepted.
Eligibility
Applicants for these awards must:
- Exhibit excellence in their respective sport.
- Provide an individual goal statement and a history of performance and achievements.
- Clubs submitting applications on behalf of its members are limited to one applicant per club, per funding deadline.
- Applications must include letters of support from a coach/mentor.
- Applications must include confirmation of membership with national sport association.
- Applications must include letters of support from a coach/mentor and national sport association outlining how they exhibit excellence in their respective sport.
- Coaching applicants must be volunteers.
Contact
Administrative Coordinator
Sports Development, Wellness and Culture, City of Grande Prairie
PO Bag 4000 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V3
Phone: 780-538-0300 (311 inside city limits)
Email: grants@cityofgp.com